Sunday May 26, 1985: on this day

May 26, 1985 was the 146th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 26, 1985 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 26, 1985, who was born and died on May 26, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!), movies (e.g. The Goonies, directed by Richard Donner), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1985?


May 26, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1985 can also be written as 5/26/1985 in the US and as 26/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1985:

May 26, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 26, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 26, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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May 26, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1985 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 26, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:25 am and setting at 01:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Who was born on May 26, 1985?


Famous people born on May 26, 1985:

  • Roman Reigns

    Roman reigns is a professional wrestler known for his time in wwe and for being a multiple-time world champion.

  • Monika Christodoulou

    Greek guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Ashley Vincent

    English footballer.

  • Simeon Bulgaru
  • Fatmir Çaça
  • Lior Cohen
  • Álex Galindo
  • Alberto Ricchetti
  • Alberto Sansimena Chamorro
  • Christian Thonhofer
  • Kwan Baptiste

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill

    Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...

  • Pam Grier
    Pam Grier

    Pam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

    French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

  • James Arness
    James Arness

    American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

    Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

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May 26, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 22 days old,

or 2025 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14177 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 1985.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1985?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1985.

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May 26, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

  • Cybele

    Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

  • Phinneas Newborn

    Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 26th

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May 26, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1985:

  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1985:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)
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May 26, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1985 was Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything She Wants (Remix)
  2. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  3. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  4. - Axel F
  5. - Smooth Operator

May 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 19
  2. - Move Closer
  3. - I Feel Love (Medley)
  4. - A View To A Kill
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

May 26, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1985 was You Give Good Love by Whitney Houston, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Give Good Love
  2. - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
  3. - Fresh
  4. - Meeting In The Ladies Room
  5. - Sanctified Lady

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May 26, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Goonies

The Goonies

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman

Country: United States of America

Phenomena

Phenomena

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Daria Nicolodi, Kaspar Capparoni, Fiore Argento, Michele Soavi, Donald Pleasence, Federica Mastroianni, Patrick Bauchau, Fiorenza Tessari, Franco Trevisi, Fulvio Mingozzi

Country: Italy

Maccheroni

Maccheroni

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ettore Scola

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Daria Nicolodi, Jack Lemmon, Isa Danieli, Ernesto Mahieux, Marta Bifano, Franco Angrisano, Orsetta Gregoretti, Giovanni Mauriello, Patrizia Sacchi, Jean-François Perrier, Maria Luisa Santella

Country: Italy

Fletch

Fletch

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini

Country: United States of America

Future-Kill

Future-Kill

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ronald W. Moore

Starring: Edwin Neal, Marilyn Burns, Gabriel Folse, Wade Reese

May 26, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1985 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

May 26, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 26, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lonely Silver Rain by John D. MacDonald

The Lonely Silver Rain

By:

The Lonely Silver Rain, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour

Jubal Sackett

By:

Jubal Sackett is the second generation of Louis L'Amour's American family. He seeks his destiny in the wilds of a vast new land.

The Cider House Rules by John Irving

The Cider House Rules

By:

The Cider House Rules was first published in 1985. It is set in rural Maine during the first half century. The story of Dr.

My Mother'S Keeper by B.D. Hyman

My Mother'S Keeper

By:

My Mother's Keeper

Thinner by Richard Bachman

Thinner

By:

Curse of Old Gypsy Man...Billy Halleck is a loving husband and father who is both a beneficiary and a victim of American Good Life. He has a beautiful home, a nice wife, and a wonderful family.

May 26, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 26, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cap'n Magneto

Cap'n Magneto

Platform: Apple Macintosh

Genre: adventure

A-Train

A-Train

Platform: Windows, Mac, Amiga, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, FM-7, Mega Drive, MSX2, NES, Sharp X68000, PC Engine, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Console

Genre: Vehicle Simulation Game

Publisher: JP Artdink; NA Maxis; EU Ocean Software

Cosmic Soldier

Cosmic Soldier

Platform: MSX, PC-8801

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Kogado Studio

Cross Country USA

Cross Country USA

Platform: PC, Mac

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: Didatech

Tehkan Gridiron Fight

Tehkan Gridiron Fight

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

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Who was the US President on May 26, 1985?

On May 26, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1985?

On May 26, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1985?

On May 26, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 26th?

May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
  • 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.

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What happened in 1985?

1985 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Caps 4-Isles 3 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 1-0 lead
  • Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-B mission
  • Caps 2-Isles 1 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 2-0 lead

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What was the calendar for May 1985?

May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Sunday May 26, 1985